Nondumiso Simelane, the sister and manager of singer Babes Wodumo, has openly shared the profound challenges she faces while striving to single-handedly care for and educate her children.
On social media, Nondumiso conveyed her feelings of despair regarding her current financial situation, revealing that she has taken on all responsibilities related to her children’s expenses.
“I still ask myself what makes them not maintain [their children]. Not even one of them is trying; the weight is too heavy for me.”
She elaborated that her everyday costs encompass school fees, clothing, lunch money, school trips, and other essential items.
Nondumiso emphasized that she is solely financing her children’s education, lacking any sufficient external assistance.
In her message, she directly mentioned people she thinks should be sharing the responsibility, urging Sbahle Fortune Ngcobo, Sboniso Perez, Bafana Mavundla, and Nhlanhla Mabhodisa Mthembu to assist her.
“I wasn’t alone when making them, for goodness’ sake,” she expressed, illustrating the exhaustion this situation has caused her.
Nondumiso portrayed a distressing depiction of her financial condition, stating: “I’m financially in a wheelchair, okudlula la [it’s worse than] ICU.”
She wrapped up her thoughts by revealing that the persistent pressure has severely affected her overall health: “I’m mentally, emotionally, physically & financially drained.”
Her heartfelt revelation underscores a stark reality faced by numerous parents around the world as they endeavor to meet basic needs amid the ever-increasing cost of living.
